Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Admission provides access to both Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
Generations of Texas history, commerce, and entrepreneurship encapsulate Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, which tells the stories of the many families, both enslaved and not, who worked to build Texas. Over its 134-year history, the site hosted sugarcane production, cattle ranching, and oil drilling as it transitioned through the ownership of the Varners, the Pattons, and the Hoggs.
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Plan Your Visit
Visitors have several options when visiting the historic Varner-Hogg Plantation.
Varner-Hogg Plantation History
In 1824, Virginia native Martin Varner became one of 297 grantees who received a league of land from Stephen F. Austin and established his homestead in present-day Brazoria County.
Rental Cottage
Guests can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Varner Creek while relaxing in the cottage’s front porch rocking chairs.
Events at Varner-Hogg Plantation
The Cowboy & Cowboy Life
Friday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Join us to learn about cowboys and cowboy life from educator Frank Sharp from The Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd!
Cowboy Day
Saturday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.Learn about the cowboys who worked at the Hogg Ranch, including M.L. Williams and Hal Fields. Put on your boots, jeans and saddle up for a celebration of Brazoria County’s rich cowboy heritage. This event features games, food trucks, cowboy demonstrations, livestock and more!
Ghosts Along the Brazos
Saturday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.A recounting of Brazoria County’s most haunted tales, written by Catherine Munson Foster. Beware the spooky storytellers, but don’t mind the games and activites! Free admission... for those who dare!
Varner-Hogg Plantation in the Blog
Rachel's Story
Learn more about Rachel Patton, a remarkable enslaved woman who lived at the Patton Plantation.
Artifact Spotlight: Ginger Beer Bottles
Learn about the history of ginger beer and artifacts that were recovered from the Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations.
Plantations' Past
Since Texas’ colonization, people of African descent have been contributing to the state and its history. With their arrival in Texas as early as 1528, African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were instrumental in settling Spanish Texas.
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